Guard for linotype machines



Feb. 10, 1942. 1.. E. GLAZER GUARD FOR LINOTYPE MACHINES Filed July '7, 1941 INVENTOR.

Patented Feb. 10, 1942 1 Claim.

This invention relates to Linotype machines, and comprises more particularly, a guard which may be readily and easily attached to the control lever bracket of a Linotype machine adjacent to the mold disk of the machine, to guard the control lever, control rod, automatic stop and other movable elements of the machine, from the collection of molten metal due to the splash, caused by the action of the mechanism that feeds the molten metal to the mold disk of the machine, and which collection of molten metal, usually prevents or retards the action of the control mechanism of the machine.

An important object of the invention is to provide a guard of this character which is constructed in such a way that it will fit in position over the control lever, and be held in place by the upper bolt of the control lever bracket, thereby avoiding the necessity of making alterations in the construction of the machine to mount the guard.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein described, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a guard constructed in accordance with the invention, as secured to the control lever bracket of a Linotype machine.

Figure 2 is a front elevational View thereof.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the guard.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 designates 'the control lever bracket of a Linotype machine, and the reference character 6 designates the control lever, held in position by the bracket. The control lever operates the usual clutch actuating bar 1 that slides under the bar 8.

Since the lever, and movable parts which are controlled by the lever, are mounted adjacent to the mold disk, in which the line of type is molded, it frequently happens that molten metal falls on the lever and movable control bars on which a collection of molten metal, retards the movement of the bars and control lever, and frequently acts to prevent operation of the control mechanism, with the resultant damage to the machine.

The guard comprises a body portion constructed of a length of sheet metal material, formed with an upwardly extended flange 9 that has its upper end formed into a wide flange it extending at right angles to the main portion 9 of the guard. The flange 9 is formed with an opening indicated at H, the opening being so arranged that it will register with the usual bracket bolt opening of a Linotype machine, to the end that the bolt of the control lever bracket, may be removed, and the guard positioned with the flange portion 9 thereof, adjacent to the upstanding portion of the control lever bracket. The bolt, indicated at It, may now be repositioned within the opening for holding the guard in place, to accomplish its purpose.

The body portion of the bracket is constructed to fit around the control lever bracket of the machine, one end of the body portion of the guard being cut away as at l3.

One edge of the body portion is extended downwardly and is curved slightly inwardly, providing a guard flange l4 that overlies one edge of the guard bracket and actuating bar, to the end that molten metal dropping from the mold disk, which in the present showing is indicated by the reference character A, will be prevented from falling onto the movable bars and elements of the control mechanism of the machine, which as before stated, tends to hold the movable bars together, preventing the operation of the control mechanism.

It might be further stated that due to the construction shown and described by applicant, the guard may be readily and easily mounted on the usual Linotype machine, avoiding the necessity of making changes in the usual construction, in order to mount the guard.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

A molten metal guard adapted for positioning on the control lever bracket of a Linotype machine, adjacent to the mold disk thereof, said guard comprising a body portion constructed of sheet metal material, an upstanding flange formed on the body portion and terminating in a right angled flange, said flange adapted to fit over said lever control bracket, said upstanding flange having a bolt opening for the reception of the control lever bracket bolt, and a downwardly extended flange formed along one edge of the body portion and adapted to guard the control mechanism of the machine.

LOUIS EDWARD. GLAZER. 

